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Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Auth.js (NextAuth.js): no built-in MFA, organisations or admin UI, and project now folded into Better Auth. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Auth.js (NextAuth.js), then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Better Auth currently ranks first.

Auth.js (NextAuth.js) has been acquired. The Auth.js project is now part of Better Auth, which offers a migration guide for existing apps.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Better Auth logoBetter AuthOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 466.5
2ClClerkFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
3SuperTokens logoSuperTokensOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4Auth0 logoAuth0Free plan + paidNoWeb4 of 457.2
  1. Better Auth logo

    1. Better AuthTop pick

    Best for: TypeScript developers who want auth as code, stored in their own database

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Auth.js (NextAuth.js)

    The project Auth.js joined, with MFA, organisations and passkeys via plugins.

    Pros

    • Free, MIT-licensed and keeps users in your own database
    • Large plugin ecosystem for 2FA, passkeys, orgs and SSO
    • Works across most JavaScript frameworks

    Cons

    • TypeScript and JavaScript only
    • You are responsible for hosting, email delivery and security
    • No admin dashboard without the paid infrastructure add-on
    Visit Better Auth Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Better Auth a good Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Language
    TypeScript, framework-agnostic
    Checked Oct 25, 2026better-auth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Framework is free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026better-auth.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Infrastructure price
    Pro $20/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026better-auth.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Cl

    2. Clerk

    Best for: React and Next.js developers who want polished sign-in screens working in minutes

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Auth.js (NextAuth.js)

    Hosted, with prebuilt UI and MFA for Next.js apps that outgrew a basic library.

    Pros

    • Prebuilt, customisable UI components save weeks of work
    • Excellent Next.js and React integration
    • Generous free tier per application

    Cons

    • Cloud only; user data cannot be self-hosted
    • Enterprise SSO connections are billed individually
    • Less flexible than code-first libraries for unusual flows
    Visit Clerk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clerk a good Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50,000 monthly retained users per app
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $20/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra SSO connection
    $75/month each
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2 Type 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026clerk.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. SuperTokens logo

    3. SuperTokens

    Best for: Developers who want self-hostable auth with prebuilt UI and code-level control

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Auth.js (NextAuth.js)

    Open-source with sessions, MFA and prebuilt UI, self-hosted or cloud.

    Pros

    • Self-hosted open-source features are free without user limits
    • Prebuilt login UI plus overrides for every step
    • Simple per-user pricing on the managed cloud

    Cons

    • Back-end SDKs cover fewer languages than larger rivals
    • Some features like MFA are paid add-ons even when self-hosted
    • You run the core service yourself when self-hosting
    Visit SuperTokens Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SuperTokens a good Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Self-hosting
    Free, no user limits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supertokens.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    $0.02 per MAU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supertokens.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud free tier
    Under 5,000 MAU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supertokens.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Backing
    Y Combinator
    Checked Oct 25, 2026supertokens.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Auth0 logo

    4. Auth0

    Best for: Product teams that want a mature hosted login with SDKs for almost every stack

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Auth.js (NextAuth.js)

    Managed service if you want to stop maintaining auth code yourself.

    Pros

    • SDKs and quickstarts for nearly every language and framework
    • Actions allow custom logic in login and sign-up flows
    • Large free tier for consumer apps

    Cons

    • Costs rise sharply once you need B2B or enterprise features
    • Cloud only for most customers; no self-hosted edition
    • Dashboard and docs can be confusing alongside Okta's own products
    Visit Auth0 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Auth0 a good Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 25,000 monthly active users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026auth0.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Essentials from $35/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026auth0.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    22 days of paid features
    Checked Oct 25, 2026auth0.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Startup program
    Free for a year for eligible startups
    Checked Oct 25, 2026auth0.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Better Auth logo

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for most people

Better Auth

The project Auth.js joined, with MFA, organisations and passkeys via plugins.

SuperTokens logo

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for a free option

SuperTokens

Open-source with sessions, MFA and prebuilt UI, self-hosted or cloud.

Cl

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Clerk

Hosted, with prebuilt UI and MFA for Next.js apps that outgrew a basic library.

Better Auth logo

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for open source

Better Auth

The project Auth.js joined, with MFA, organisations and passkeys via plugins.

Better Auth logo

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for self-hosting

Better Auth

The project Auth.js joined, with MFA, organisations and passkeys via plugins.

Cl

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for iPhone and Android

Clerk

Hosted, with prebuilt UI and MFA for Next.js apps that outgrew a basic library.

Auth0 logo

Best Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternative for working in the browser

Auth0

Managed service if you want to stop maintaining auth code yourself.

Auth.js (NextAuth.js) alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Auth.js (NextAuth.js)?

Better Auth ranks first right now. The project Auth.js joined, with MFA, organisations and passkeys via plugins. Clerk and SuperTokens follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Auth.js (NextAuth.js)?

Yes. Better Auth (open source), Clerk (free plan + paid), SuperTokens (open source) and Auth0 (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Auth.js (NextAuth.js)?

Yes: Better Auth and SuperTokens. Better Auth and SuperTokens can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Auth.js (NextAuth.js)?

The complaints we hear most: no built-in MFA, organisations or admin UI; project now folded into Better Auth; credentials login is intentionally limited.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Auth.js (NextAuth.js), reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.